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Who Are We? 1 Why Cambrian at Hanson? 3 Why Canada? 4 Map of Campus Locations 4 Cambrian College Programs 5 Life at Hanson 14 Life After Hanson 15 How to Apply 14 Admission Requirement 16 FAQ 19 Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Who Are We? Our foundation rests on innovation, creativity and collaboration with our students and partners. 1—2

Our motivation is based on one simple goal: Student Success Hanson Canada is a private education service provider, headquartered in Ontario, we operate three education campus locations in Toronto, Brampton and Vancouver. We value innovation, creativity and collaboration and we believe in our brand-Hanson Canada. Cambrian College Program Viewbook

About us Since 2001, Hanson is a registered education provider with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities to provide secondary, post-secondary, and language programs to both domestic and international students.

In 2005, Hanson Canada entered into a partnership with Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology, one of the twenty four public colleges in Ontario, to form Cambrian at Hanson. At our three campus locations, Hanson is delivering Cambrian College programs exclusively to international students. As the leader in Public-Private Education delivery and the first of its kind, Hanson Canada maintains its position as the preferred destination for students looking for a quality education experience in a unique learning environment.

Why Cambrian at Hanson? You are an international student. You are coming to Canada for the first time. You are seeking the Canadian experience, but you know you need support and to ease your transition.

What is the answer? The Hanson Experience. Cambrian College is a public college with a world class reputation for public college programming. Cambrian at Hanson specializes in delivering the best services and support to international students, together we have created a place for international students to study that is tailored to the needs of our students.

This is a rare experience, one that cannot be duplicated at the big Canadian Colleges, we know you by name, we care about you and we will make sure you succeed no matter where your journey takes you! Cambrian at Hanson means that you can learn public college programs at any Hanson campus, Vancouver, Brampton or Toronto. You can also choose to study in Northern Ontario at Cambrian College in Sudbury.

We believe you will not get a better, all around Canadian experience anywhere else. 3—4

Why Canada Known for its multiculturalism, safety, health and education system, Canada is also an incredible country that is the perfect combination of natural beauty and exciting urban life. Hanson takes great pride in helping international students from all backgrounds to learn and adapt to Canadian cultural values and education, and also exploring the country for all that it has to offer.

Your journey starts right here, right now.

Hanson Canada is headquartered in Toronto, the capital city of the province of Ontario. As Ontario’s capital, Toronto is a diverse and modern city that offers an array of shopping venues, entertainment, employment, and outdoor activities. The city is home to more than 3 million people and is known as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. We operate campuses in New Westminster, British Columbia, which is located in metro Vancouver on the banks of the Fraser River. A small community accessible for students and a perfect location to live and learn. Our third location is in Brampton, Ontario. Brampton is a diverse Canadian city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It is a suburban city in the Greater Toronto Area and the seat of Peel Region.

Map of Campus locations Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Program Name: Business Level of Study: Diploma Program Length: 2 years / 4 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: No

Description: University Pathway Opportunities? Cambrian College’s two-year Cambrian College Graduates from this program may continue their Business diploma program is designed for studies at university and may receive credit for students who want to build their knowledge in their prior College education. a broad range of important business functions. The curriculum in this program guides the Refer to College/University Agreements at students through the following areas: business www.cambriancollege.ca for further information. finance and structures, accounting procedures, personnel management, meeting regulatory requirements, new business development, and organizational planning.

Graduates have the knowledge, practical skills, and proficiency to organize business assets and motivate employees toward greater productivity.

Graduates may seek employment within: Sales Retailing Wholesale Manufacturing Insurance Service industries 5—6

Program Name: Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Level of Study: Diploma Program Length: 2 years / 4 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: Yes

Description: Co-op or Field Placement This diploma program, offered in a continuous A field placement experience is available to 16-month fast-track format, focuses on the students to gain practical exposure to the practical aspects of hospitality service. The workplace. The placement would be arranged program has been designed for students to in the last eight weeks of the program’s forth and develop and acquire the skills and knowledge final semeter. Students will work in conjunction necessary to enter the workforce and to perform with the Field Placement Coordinator. their roles in front line services. Students will be instructed in mixology, wines, customer service, Graduates may seek employment within: hotel services and menu planning and design. Hotel Front Desk They will also be provided with an introduction Food and Beverage operations to managerial concepts including accounting, Catering marketing, law and Human Resources . Resort Hosting Banquet planning Students will learn basic reservation and booking Event and Corporate Event management procedures for hotels using the Opera software Marketing and Sales system. Students will have the opportunity to Hotel and Restaurant Administration gain hands on experience in the beverage and restaurant industry through Hanson’s onsite Professional Pathway? teaching facility. Students will have the opportunity to gain Smart Serve and Food Handler certifications, which are valued and often required in the industry.

Any additional costs are to the student. Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Program Name: Tourism and Travel Level of Study: Diploma Program Length: 2 years / 4 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: Yes

Description: The placement would be arranged in the last This program provides students with the most four weeks of the program’s fourth and final important skills required to work in any sector semeter. Students will work in conjunction with of the tourism industry. The curriculum follows the Field Placement Coordinator the industry requirements by offering courses in world destinations, selling and customer Professional Pathway? service, transportation, communication, Completion of the program prepares students product knowledge, tour development and to write the Knowledge Exam that is part of management, tourism law, business math, and the certification requirements to become a event management. The students will learn to Certified Travel Counsellor from CITC. The research, solve problems, be team players, students are encouraged to become members exhibit professionalism and adapt to an ever- of the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors changing industry. (CITC). This association provides students with the opportunity to participate in seminars Students will become familiar with world tourist and conferences. For more information on destinations and their local laws and customs. becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor, contact They will learn basic reservation and booking CITC at www.citc.ca. procedures for airline, hotel, car, cruise, rail and bus. The students receive training in both major Graduates may seek employment within: airline reservation systems: APOLLO BY GEMINI Tour operators (GALILEO) AND SABRE. Travel agencies Airlines Co-op or Field Placement Hotels and resorts A field placement experience is available to Car rental companies students to gain practical exposure to the Cruise and yacht companies workplace. . Any additional costs are to the student. 7—8

Program Name: Human Resources Management Level of Study: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 1 year / 3 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: Yes

Description: Graduates may seek employment within: The program is designed to provide graduates Specialists in human resources may work in with the skills and knowledge necessary medium- to large- sized organizations that have to pursue careers as human resources formal human resources departments. Some practitioners. The curriculum includes all of specific positions include: the approved courses required by the Human Recruiter Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Staff trainer in Ontario to qualify to write the National Human resource coordinator Knowledge Exam in human resources. Compensation analyst Successful completion of the approved Employee relations officer coursework and the National Exam are two of Payroll administrator the five components required to achieve the designation of Certified Human Resources Co-op or Field Placement Professional (CHRP). For complete information Semester three will be an eight-week, unpaid on the professional certification process, go to field placement. the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca Any additional costs are to the student. Professional Pathway? With the completion of approved courses required by the HRPA, students may qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam in human resources, which is part of the five components to achieve their Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation. It is the responsibility of the student to pursue this certification. Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Program Name: International Business Management Level of Study: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 1 year Co-op or Field Placement: Yes

Description: Graduates may seek employment within: If you’re interested in pursuing a career in global Employment opportunities for graduates may business management, this intensive program be found in a wide range of private and public will enable you to explore key areas of global international business environments in areas management, including global marketing, that include: finance, and supply chains. You will develop Exporting and importing the core skills required to effectively manage Distribution and logistics the aspects of global business activities for an International trade development organization. International research International sales and marketing Professional Pathway? International finance administration As a graduate, you may pursue additional certification towards a Forum for International Co-op or Field Placement Trade Training (FITT) designation as a Certified Semester three will be an eight-week, unpaid International Trade Professional (CITP). These field placement. certifications are not part of the International Business Program. Any additional costs are to the student. 9—10

Program Name: IT Business Analysis Level of Study: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 1 year Co-op or Field Placement: Yes

Description: Graduates may seek employment within: Enhance your IT and business analysis Graduates will find employment in private and skills, and be prepared to take advantage of not-for-profit organizations and government career opportunities. This intensive program departments as business analysts. Entrepreneurs is designed to meet industry demand for can become consultants for organizations. IT business analysts and will give you the skills and techniques to create and manage Co-op or Field Placement organizational process change. You will Semester three will be an eight-week, unpaid gain a solid understanding of how to gather, field placement. document, and communicate stakeholder requirements and how to recommend Any additional costs are to the student. solutions, evaluate solutions, and provide quality assurance. You will select courses from either the business stream or the IT stream, based on your background and specific training needs, and complete an eight-week placement in the third semester. Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Program Name: Cloud Computing Level of Study: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 2 years Co-op or Field Placement: Yes

Description: Graduates may seek employment within: Cloud Computing is an emerging and evolving Graduates of this program can expect to build a area of specialization within the IT industry. As rewarding career with competitive compensation. businesses and governments migrate their IT From managing big data to security, a career in services to the cloud environment, there will be a cloud computing offers many opportunities and need for well trained individuals to manage both allows graduates to explore a variety of careers the transition to, and integration of, the cloud. in this field.

This two year graduate certificate program will Courses in this program will prepare students focus on understanding the cloud service models, for employment in this growing and exciting the financial, technological and organizational field. Popular employment range from architects implications of migrating to the cloud, the storing and developers to data scientists and security and sharing of data using the cloud, as well professionals. as security and privacy implications of cloud computing. Co-op or Field Placement In semester four, students will complete a mandatory 15 week paid co-op which will offer hands on professional experience and industry connections.

Students are expected to participate in the co- op job search.

Any additional costs are to the student. 11—12

Program Name: Mobile Application Level of Study: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 1 or 2 years Co-op or Field Placement: Yes

Description: Students in the two year program will have an The Mobile Application Development one/ option of an Independent Study Project or 15 two year Graduate Certificate program will week paid co-op in Semester three and four. prepare students for entry into the exciting and Students cannot repeat the Independant Study rapidly changing field of mobile application Project in both semesters. One semester of co- development. The demand for access to op must be completed. information on the mobile device continues to grow and evolve. Graduates may seek employment within: Graduates can expect a wide variety of In the first two semesters of this program, rewarding career opportunities that are both students will learn and apply the fundamentals challenging and dynamic in nature, and also of web and mobile application development offer competitive rates of compensation. for smartphones and tablets. Students will also develop essential programming skills required for Courses in the program prepare graduates the rapidly changing mobile applications. for careers such as iOS programmer, Android programmer, mobile application developer, Students have an option to graduate with a one software developer, computer programmer, year or two year mobile application certificate. programmer analyst, database developer, web application developer and database specialist. Co-op or Field Placement Upon completion of this post-graduate Students in the one year program will either certificate, graduates will be equipped with complete a mandataory 15 week paid placment multidisciplinary skills that can be applied or they can complete an Independant Study in a variety of careers in the field. Project. Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Program Name: Organization Management Level of Study: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 1 year / 2 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: No

Description: Graduates may seek employment within: Maximize your leadership potential by expanding Graduates of this one-year graduate certificate your management skills through this one-year program will be positioned to pursue graduate certificate management program. management positions in a wide range of This comprehensive program offers you the organizations including: opportunity to broaden your perspective on Financial institutions salient management responsibilities and skills. Not-for-profit organizations This program enables you to leverage your Government offices existing career and educational experiences Public accounting firms, small business to move into management positions. You will Manufacturing industries take a series of carefully selected business Health care courses that will build and enhance your skills Community services in critical areas of management such as finance, Entrepreneurship marketing, human resources, and leadership. These courses are designed to enhance your employability and career advancement. 13—14

Life at Hanson: Cambrian at Hanson takes great pride in providing top- notch student services to all of its students, including potential applicants, current students and alumni. Providing consistent and quality service to our students is part of our core values; it is what has propelled our success and makes us stand out from the rest.

Here is a list of our services available to all our students: Settlement Service Orientation and Registration Week Extracurricular activities: Career Counseling and Professional Awareness Credit Transfers Health Insurance University placement assistance Hanson Canada Scholarships Students can find details on the Student Services Student lounge and library Fitness Centre Health and Wellness e-Library Databases Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Life after Hanson: Graduates of Cambrian at Hanson have access to the Alumni Association and benefits. The careers section of the Hanson Canada website provides job opportunities on campus, tips for networking, resume writing and interviews.

Alumni Service representatives will also arrange networking events for graduates to connect with each other, and introduce exciting news about Hanson International Academy.

Academic Cambrian at Hanson College Program are recognized across all Ontario universities as a public college diploma. Students can transfer credits toward their further studies according to each individual university’s requirements.

Many graduates have successfully been admitted into undergraduate studies at renowned Canadian universities, such as the University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of Waterloo.

Professional Careers Upon successful graduation, students are eligible to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) which allows students to work for any employer in Canada. Many of our graduates have continued to build successful careers with Top Canadian companies, started their own business or returned home to continue their careers.

Check out: www.cambriancollege.ca/Programs/PagesCollegeUniversityAgreements.aspx to see what paths to university may be available to you at the end of your program. 15—16

How to Apply 1 3

Visit Hanson online to download an Pay your Tuition Fees application or visit our campus location to meet with the Admissions Team. Hanson can accept a variety of payment methods, NO CASH. You can pay directly Submit all necessary documentation: on our campuses through Credit or Debit • Signed and Completed Application Form • Copy of Passport You can also send a Bank Transfer or • Copy of valid Study Permit Wire Transfer. • Certified copies of High School/post- secondary transcripts, diplomas and Payment information is available on the Expense degrees Letter issued by Cambrian at Hanson. • Proof of English Proficiency-please see admission requirements • Transcripts of Current School

ALL documents must be in English and 4 must be notarized. Apply for your Visa Local applicants only $400 CAD non-refundable application fee, payable by VISA, Mastercard www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp or Bank Draft. This payment is due at time of application and will be applied to the tuition fee should the student complete their registration. 5 2 Register Make full payment of tuition for upcoming Send completed application package semester, all fees and payment methods and application fee to admissions are stated on the Letter of Acceptance representative at chosen location. For admissions support contact the Attend Orientation and Registration week following: to sign your registration form and confirm your enrolment in classes Ontario Applications: [email protected] Sign your Student Contract and receive Vancouver: your student ID card [email protected] Most important, attend the first day of class! Cambrian College Program Viewbook

Admission Requirements

College Diploma Programs

1. A Secondary School Diploma including: Grade 12 English Grade 11 Mathematics Recommended: computer competency in word processing, excel and web-browser software

2. Proof of Language proficiency—All applicants will be asked to obtain a minimum score on Hanson’s internal placement test, “English Proficiency Test”, before final approval of their application.

3. Exemptions may be granted to students who have completed at least 3 years of formal academic studies in which English was the medium of instruction. Exemptions may be granted to students who have obtained a Canadian high school diploma or successfully completed one semester with full time status in a recognized Canadian university or college.

4. Valid Study Permit on both admission requirements for Graduate and Diploma

Exemptions may be granted if students submit the following:

Test Credential Minimum Score IELTS Diploma /Certificate 6.0 (no band under 5.5) Grad Certificate 6.5 (no band under 6.0) SPP China 5.5 (no band under 5.0) TOEFL Diploma / Certificate 550 (paper-based test), 80 (internet-based test) Grad Certificate 570 (paper-based test), 84 (internet-based test) PTE (Pearson) Diploma / Certificate 58

*ALL documents must be in English and must be notarized.≠ 17—18

Graduate Certificate Programs

1. Graduate of a recognized 2 or 3 year post-secondary program, provide transcripts from Diploma or Degree earned in country of origin.

2. Proof of Language proficiency—All applicants will be asked to obtain a minimum score on Hanson’s internal placement test, "English Proficiency Test", before final approval of their application.

Exemptions may be granted if students submit the following:

*ALL documents must be in English and must be notarized. Cambrian College Program Viewbook

FAQ

What financial assistance is available to me? Annually, thousands of dollars in scholarships are made available to qualified students at each Hanson campus.

Is there practicum placement assistance? Yes, academic and administrative staff are heavily involved in the practicum placement process. They screen employers, match students to quality placement opportunities, and monitor and evaluate student learning and progress.

What about the qualifications of instructors at Hanson? All instructors at Hanson are qualified college instructors in Ontario. In addition to having the required experience, the Hanson Academic Committee follows a rigorous interview and testing process for each potential applicant. Many of our instructors are also certified by professional organizations, for instance, our accounting instructors are Certified General Accountants (CGA). Comprehensive evaluations and reviews will be conducted near the end of each semester to ensure that our instructors meet the expectations of our Academic Committee, and the requirements of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities.

Is it possible to obtain notarization of the Cambrian College diploma from the Chinese consulate? Yes, the diploma received by students who successfully complete their Cambrian College program at Hanson Canada can be notarized. The notarization office is located at the Chinese Consulate-General in Toronto. 19—20

North York Campus 102A-155 Consumers Road Toronto, Ontario M2J 0A3, Canada

Phone: 416 977 8818 Fax: 416 979 9880 E-mail: [email protected]

Brampton Campus 111-44 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, Ontario L6T 4B5, Canada

Phone: 905 791 7555 Fax: 905 791 5176 E-mail: [email protected]

Web-links www.canadahanson.com www.cambriancollege.ca